John T. O'Malley graduated from the Scranton Preparatory School in 1979, from the University of South Florida in 1986 and from Widener University School of Law in 1994. Attorney O'Malley has focused on a family based practice since his admission to the Pennsylvania Courts over 20 years ago. The firm handles cases ranging from divorce and custody, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, child and spousal support, alimony and APL, guardianships, wills and trusts and miscellaneous civil litigation.

Carlo helps individuals, families, and small business owners with many of their important legal needs. Carlo understands that each client's situation is unique and works with each client to understand their family, assets, and goals in order to create the best plan for their unique circumstances and family needs. Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, his primary practice areas include estate planning, probate and estate administration, business law, and family law. He is also an accredited attorney with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Kevin R. Grebas, Esq., CELA a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, received his B.S. in Political Science from the University of Scranton and his law degree from the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University. Attorney Grebas is a Board Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. He is a VA accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims for veterans benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs. He has provided training for Pennsylvania Department of Aging care-managers throughout Pennsylvania and frequently speaks to community groups and professional organizations about legal issues affecting the...

Attorney John Byrne is a partner at the Scranton law firm, Byrne Neyhart and Higgins. Mr. Byrne truly cares about the well-being of his clients and, in retaining his services, you can trust that you have an attorney by your side that will do all he can to see that your goals are achieved. To learn more about the services offered by Attorney Byrne, be sure to contact his firm today.

Michael Lehutsky is a lifelong resident of Wayne County and 1982 graduate of Western Wayne High School. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Pre-Law with a minor in sociology and criminology, from Penn State University in 1986. In 1989 he obtained his law degree from the Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh where his studies emphasized trial tactics and litigation. While at Duquesne he served as an executive editor of the school's law review. Upon completing his education Mike returned to Wayne County where he began his legal practice as an associate attorney with...

Estate Planning Lawyers in Nearby Counties

Estate planning arranges for the transfer of an individual's estate at the time of death. An estate consists of all property owned at death before it is distributed by will, trust, or intestacy laws. An estate may contain both real property and personal property. Estate planning allows an individual to decide exactly who will benefit from his or her estate, and to what extent. It can also reduce the taxes imposed on the transfer of assets at death.

An experienced estate planning lawyer can help minimize the amount of the estate surrendered to taxes as well as ensure that the management and distribution of the estate is carried out according to your plans. Particularly when your plans are complex and/or you have substantial property or assets, it is important to have an attorney who can ensure that your plan functions the way you intend. Depending on the complexity of your individual situation, your estate planning team may include attorneys, financial planners, bankers and insurance professionals. Some states certify attorneys as estate planning specialists, which means they have met certain requirements for experience, education, and testing in that field.

Fiduciary:
A person or institution who manages money or property for another and who must exercise a standard care imposed by law, i.e., personal representative or executor of an estate, a trustee, etc.

Personal representative:
The person who administers an estate. If named in a will, that person's title is an executor. If there is no valid will, that person's title is an administrator.